Team Leader

Whataburger; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whataburger is hiring Restaurant Leaders in Texas to drive Family Member experiences and deliver operational excellence across shifts.

As a Team Leader you will coach Team Members, uphold food safety standards, and train staff to maintain high-quality service. This full-time role emphasizes competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a trusted brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Six months experience as a Team Member.
• Strong coaching and communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Food Safety Certification and Food Handler’s Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coach, motivate, and supervise Team Members during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain standards and training for staff.
• Report to leadership and support operations with a full-time schedule.

Skills

Team management

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

DKT Investments: Who we are

People make the difference at DKT—Family Members take pride in their work, take care of each other, and love serving our customers. At DKT, you will work for a brand and legacy that fills you with pride, on a team that cares about helping you learn and grow, and belong to a family that loves winning together. Join the DKT Family and we’ll work together to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads you.

Restaurant High Performing Teams: How we deliver Family Member Experience, Operations Excellence, and Customer Experience

Restaurant High Performing Teams, (RHPT), are groups of Family Members who share a common vision, goal, and approach to work. They collaborate, challenge, and hold each other accountable to deliver the Whataburger experience to each other and our customers using the six Restaurant High Performing Team Characteristics; Coaching, Communication, Engagement, Empowerment, Recruiting, and Rewards and Recognition.

Restaurant Team Leader: How you bring value

At DKT, our Team Leaders deliver the DKT experience to both our Family Members and customers. They foster a High Performing Team environment by coaching during shifts, creating a safe space for communication, and engaging and understanding Family Members’ specific work needs. Team Leaders ensure that DKT operating procedures are being followed to drive operational excellence. Team Leaders report to the Operating Partner. Team Leaders support Operating Partners and Managers in managing the restaurant with a variety of tasks such as food safety and sanitation, consistency of standards, and training and supervision of Team Members.

REQUIREMENTS: Typical minimum requirements to perform the job.

AGE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Experience and Demonstrated Behaviors

• Six (6) months’ experience as a Team Member
• Attainment of Team Member skills certification
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and inspire Team Members
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain an effective working relationship with management and co-workers
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong general knowledge of the organization and its functions
• Strong general knowledge of working practices, procedures, and techniques

Professional Certifications

• Food Safety Certification (may vary based on city, county, and state requirements)
• Food Handler’s Certification

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

• Must be able to report to work in a timely manner as required by operational/business needs
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule and be able to work all shifts based on the operational needs of the restaurant
• Must be able to travel occasionally
• Must be able to work overtime if required based on the operational needs of the restaurant
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards, and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand during the entire shift. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push
• Must be able to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.)
• Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce items
• Frequent washing of hands
• Must be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment

Whataburger is Hiring Restaurant Leaders

Competitive salaries and benefits - plus the training to climb the leadership ladder

From our humble beginnings with the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas to the more than 890 Whataburger restaurants that now stretch across 14 states from Arizona to Florida, Whataburger’s fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service has built our legacy of success and fueled our growth.

As Whataburger Grows, You Can Grow Too

Your career at Whataburger can be what you make of it. We will give you the opportunities, tools and resources you need to reach your full potential. We commit to training our people because your success is our success. And we put our money where our mouth is. At Whataburger, aspiring restaurant leaders have a chance at a new challenge and a six-figure salary.